Program Director - Energy Efficiency
Energy SolutionsPortland, Oregon
Full Time
Posted December 12, 2025
$145k - $180k
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Job Description
The position involves leading and managing a portfolio of utility-funded energy efficiency programs, overseeing team performance, ensuring program delivery, and driving strategic growth to support energy and climate goals in the Pacific Northwest region.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and expand a portfolio of utility-funded energy efficiency programs
- Manage and develop teams, allocate budgets, and set strategic growth plans
- Lead program delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and measurable impact
- Monitor program performance metrics, budgets, and address risks proactively
- Engage with clients, partners, and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and collaboration
- Support business development efforts, including proposal development and identifying new opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, energy, policy, engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years experience with program implementation and growth, ideally in demand management and or storage program administration.
- A minimum of 12 years of work experience including at least 5 years of supervision and leadership of multigenerational teams.
- Demonstrated knowledge of energy efficiency principles, technologies, and utility program structures, including familiarity with incentive mechanisms, regulatory frameworks, and market-based approaches.
- Proven track record of delivering utility-funded energy efficiency programs.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight of large-scale initiatives.
- Demonstrated outstanding problem solving, quantitative, and analytical skills.
- Ability to solve complex problems and provide solutions.
- Ability to balance competing priorities.
- Strong client management and project management skills.
- Proven track record of successful supervision or organizational leadership experience.
- Strong financial acumen including budgeting, cost management, and maximizing profitability.
- Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership to achieve energy and climate goals.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, collegial, and collaborative environment, even in a fast-paced and dynamic setting at a growing company.
- Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage time and organize competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Ability and willingness to work remotely with the potential for in-office attendance within 40 miles of an office location, depending on team requirements.
- Background check, drug screening, and authorization to work in the U.S. are preconditions of employment.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation range of $145,000 - $180,000 annually, with a target of $145,000 - $171,000, commensurate with experience
Generous retirement package
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Pre-tax contribution plans
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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